Welcome to the Office of the Provost
The Provost is Columbia University's chief academic officer. In consultation with a team of Vice Provosts, the Provost directs the development and implementation of Columbia's academic plans and policies, and supervises the work of its faculties, departments, institutes, and research centers.
Columbia University Submits Comment Letter on Proposed Optional Practical Training Fees
The University has opposed proposed fees of $70,000 for initial Optional Practical Training and $30,000 for STEM OPT extensions.
Event Recap: Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors, and Collaborators
Online workshop held October 28, 2026
Led by Frank Sesso, NCFDD, and organized by the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
How can faculty cultivate a thriving mentoring network?
Event Recap: Demystifying the Tenure Process
Workshop held October 20, 2026
Organized by the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
What is involved in tenure review, and how can faculty best prepare for the process?
UNDERSTANDING COLUMBIA'S COMMON DATA SET
